Spring Break Part 2

In late March, a few weeks after Lydia returned home, Caleb spent part of his spring break with us. Mikaela, due to her school district's earlier spring break schedule, was unable to join; however, she later met Caleb in California following his stay here.

During his visit, Caleb converted Seth’s former bedroom into a functional library. Joshua, our son-in-law, removed the carpet and installed new flooring. Caleb and Russ painted the walls and bookshelves, with Anna and Joshua assisting with the assembly. Caleb then completed the project by adding the final decorative touches. I was thrilled to have a home for both of Aunt Lila's needlepoints...and all our books!

We received about eighty Easton Press books (someone was downsizing and wanted to give them away), along with a library bookcase with glass doors. Both were stored because we didn't have space for them. When we went to look at the books and rugs in storage, Caleb fell in love with the bookcase and easily found a place for it in the room. He repurposed another cupboard by adding legs, creating a beautiful home for all of Seth's vinyl records. The daybed with drawers provides a cozy spot to read and extra storage, while still functioning as a bed we can pull out for guests.

Zoe absolutely loves Caleb and was his shadow the entire time he was here. I guess our cat, Iverson, was happy he was home too😊